On Aug 17,2007 I was diagnosed with Her 2+, Hormone Negative Breast Cancer, I have a family history on my dads side of the family, I asked to be started on Mammo's at 35 and I was told that because the history is on my Dads side of the family I had nothing to worry about. Luckily I know that his blood runs through me, and for some reason one morning I did a self exam and sure enough found a lump. I knew the second I felt it I had cancer, I went to my family dr, then for a mammo and ultra sound then to surgery, I started chemotherapy on my 35 birthday, I dont know why I chose to do an exam that day in the shower, but I thank God daily that I did, I hate cancer but I sure learned alot from it, I learned that theres no need for stress in my life, not to be so quick to judge others, to stop and smell the roses, to let my kids know that I Love them every moment of every day, and so much more, I had 16 chemotherapy treatments, followed my 36 radiation treatments, I was blessed with an amazing oncologist, and staff. I hope there is a cure for this ugly disease soon, not only breast cancer but all cancer, We cant stop till there is!!!

Beth Slone
willard, OH